Fun start to the season

[DevildogUmp]

4 games (3 days) into the season and so far, I have had:

1. Foul ball directly to my brand-new mask.

2. Partner getting hit in C for umpire interference

3. Batter's Interference where the batter never moved his feet (hit the catcher with his follow through).

4. Bat to the mask when it slipped out of the batter's hands

5. Pop up in the infield that hits the mound and ended up being touched foul.

6. 4 FPSR violations on the same team on their brand-new turf field. They apparently haven't learned how to slide properly on turf.

7. Pitch into the forearm because the catcher doesn't like to block balls in the dirt.

8. Ejected HC for screaming F*#K at me across the diamond.

9. Made a call at third base sitting on my ass because both feet ended up in front of me when I went to stop.

So, either I have gotten all the craziness out of the way the first week, or I am going to have an interesting season.

[jimurrayalterego]

24 minutes ago, DevildogUmp said:

6. 4 FPSR violations on the same team on their brand-new turf field. They apparently haven't learned how to slide properly on turf.

4 pivot men made the throw from behind the base?

9. Made a call at third base sitting on my ass because both feet ended up in front of me when I went to stop.

The impetus long ago which had me invest in turf shoes🙂

 

 

[DevildogUmp]

@jimurrayalterego Only one was contact behind the bag. They all came into the bag too hot, I think they were expecting the turf to slow them down more then it did. 2 came back up to their knees to try and stop on the bag and made contact, and one basically rolled through the pivot man. 

[BigBlue4u]

18 hours ago, DevildogUmp said:

I am going to have an interesting season.

In that case, I'd start drinking heavily!

[MadMax]

On 4/13/2026 at 9:20 PM, DevildogUmp said:

1. Foul ball directly to my brand-new mask.

1. And what, pray tell, is this new albatross?

On 4/13/2026 at 9:20 PM, DevildogUmp said:

2. Partner getting hit in C for umpire interference

2. Where (what body part) did he get hit? Prop bets and Umpire Bingo cards are at stake, here.

On 4/13/2026 at 9:20 PM, DevildogUmp said:

4. Bat to the mask when it slipped out of the batter's hands

4. See #1

On 4/13/2026 at 9:20 PM, DevildogUmp said:

5. Pop up in the infield that hits the mound and ended up being touched foul.

5. How close to the pitching plate (rubber) itself? Again, Umpire Bingo Cards... 

On 4/13/2026 at 9:20 PM, DevildogUmp said:

8. Ejected HC for screaming F*#K at me across the diamond.

8. What if he had whispered it in your ear? 

On 4/13/2026 at 9:20 PM, DevildogUmp said:

9. Made a call at third base sitting on my ass because both feet ended up in front of me when I went to stop.

9. But did you get the call right, and exhibit "proper" timing?